Unit 11 - THE ROLE OF ERROR

      Unit 11 is about role of error. This mainly focused on how important is to make errors in the learning process, as many people say errors are a natural part of learning. Therefore, learners make errors unconsciously, it is because they just want to learn naturally and I think it is useful for them because if they make errors they will experiment a new language and they are going to learn more every day. Students will learn from their errors and the next time they won't make the same mistakes. I will apply it with my students in a good mood because it is relevant to notice what are the learners' errors in order to help them to improve that.  But at the same time I realize that it is a positive part when learning a second language and I would apply some strategies to deal with this and to notice the students' progress. In addition, it is not a good idea to correct students when they are learning because it maybe interfere on their learning process as well as it can affect a lot on their self confidence and they are not going to be able to produce the language effectively. For example, if learners have a pronunciation error when they are developing the speaking skill,  the teacher should not interrupt them. It would be better to take a note about the mistake the student made and after the interaction the teacher should provide feedback explaining the correct way to pronounce that word in order to avoid the same error the next time. So in that way learners will get an accurate language.     

You can look here for more information about the role of error:

http://www.antimoon.com/how/mistakes-in-learning.htm

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/benefits-mistakes-classroom-alina-tugend

http://www.esaudio.net/spanish-articles/the-role-of-errors-in-second-language-learning/